Employee Relations Specialist

7 hours ago

Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar Talent Leaders Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

Nationality: Native Arabic Speaker (mandatory)

Experience: 12–15 years

Role Overview

On behalf of one of our prestigious clients in Qatar, we are seeking a seasoned HR professional to take ownership of employee relations, engagement, payroll, compensation, and employee services within a large, complex organization. The role demands a hands-on leader who can act as a trusted advisor, while also driving policy execution, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates who have progressed through senior HR roles and are now ready to influence at scale, particularly in Information Technology, Telecommunication, and Oil & Gas sectors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the lead expert for employee relations, handling escalated cases, investigations, grievances, and disciplinary actions.
  • Partner with HR and business leadership to design and implement employee engagement and culture initiatives.
  • Provide guidance and oversight to payroll and compensation functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and fairness.
  • Drive consistency in employee services including onboarding, offboarding, and HR operational excellence.
  • Interpret Qatari labor laws and ensure policies and practices are compliant, fair, and transparent.
  • Act as an advisor to line managers on employee relations risks, decisions, and communication.
  • Track, analyze, and report on employee relations metrics, identifying trends and recommending preventive actions.
  • Champion continuous improvement in HR processes, systems, and employee experience.
  • Mentor and support junior HR staff involved in case handling, payroll, or service delivery.

Competencies and Capabilities

  • Conflict resolution and mediation – able to resolve disputes with tact, fairness, and diplomacy.
  • Employee engagement and culture building – design and deliver initiatives that strengthen trust, motivation, and retention.
  • Legal and regulatory acumen – deep understanding of Qatari labor law, employment policies, and compliance frameworks.
  • Stakeholder management – able to influence senior leaders, coach managers, and advocate for employees.
  • Data and insights – track ER metrics, provide meaningful analysis, and propose improvements.
  • Execution excellence – strong organizational discipline; able to manage multiple sensitive cases simultaneously.
  • Emotional intelligence – high degree of empathy, discretion, and cultural awareness.

Requirements

  • Native Arabic speaker currently residing in Qatar (mandatory).
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or Law (Master's preferred).
  • 12–15 years of progressive HR experience in large organizations (IT, Telecom, Oil & Gas preferred).
  • Demonstrated success handling complex employee relations cases and policy matters.
  • Proven experience in payroll governance, compensation frameworks, and HR services.
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret HR data and present insights.
  • Excellent communication skills in both Arabic and English.

Success Indicators

  • Employee relations cases handled with fairness, speed, and compliance.
  • Engagement scores and employee satisfaction trending positively.
  • Payroll and compensation accuracy consistently maintained.
  • Managers increasingly confident in handling employee relations with your guidance.
  • HR service delivery meets or exceeds employee expectations.
Talent Leaders Inc., Calgary, Canada 

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